SE1 8UH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 8UH

SE1 8UH, Lambeth has recorded a total of 418 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 67.46 per 1,000 population. This SE1 8UH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE1 postcode area, which has experienced 2055 crimes and a crime rate of 27.77 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE1 8UH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 8UH, encompassing approximately 6196 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 8UH area, explore the SE1 8UH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (144) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Other theft: (75) incidents (177.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (52) incidents (-7.14% decrease)

SE1 8UH Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 38
  • Addington Street with total crimes: 37
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 34

SE1 8UH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 144 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person14467.4645.45%
Other theft7523.24177.78%
Anti-social behaviour5212.10-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences468.3924.32%
Robbery287.42100.00%
Shoplifting184.5263.64%
Bicycle theft152.90650.00%
Burglary142.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.260.00%
Drugs71.2940.00%
Public order71.13-36.36%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Other crime20.32100.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9945.031550.00%
Anti-social behaviour5615.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences379.04825.00%
Other theft275.97440.00%
Robbery144.36600.00%
Public order112.26266.67%
Shoplifting111.781000.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.780.00%
Burglary71.290.00%
Drugs51.13400.00%
Bicycle theft20.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person63.71-68.42%
Other theft50.97-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences40.81-20.00%
Public order30.650.00%
Robbery20.48100.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Shoplifting10.16-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person196.62-88.27%
Other theft73.07-85.42%
Violence and sexual offences51.13-88.37%
Public order30.81-81.25%
Shoplifting20.48-89.47%
Other crime20.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Robbery10.16-96.77%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 162 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person16266.01980.00%
Anti-social behaviour4926.140.00%
Other theft487.91700.00%
Violence and sexual offences437.751333.33%
Robbery316.943000.00%
Shoplifting195.00216.67%
Drugs173.07750.00%
Bicycle theft162.741500.00%
Public order162.58220.00%
Burglary62.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person156.461400.00%
Other theft62.420.00%
Shoplifting60.970.00%
Public order50.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.810.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.16-98.94%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9453.422.17%
Other theft6715.17-20.24%
Robbery4110.81215.38%
Violence and sexual offences376.62-38.33%
Anti-social behaviour335.97-5.71%
Public order205.3381.82%
Bicycle theft93.2350.00%
Shoplifting71.45-50.00%
Burglary61.13200.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.97-25.00%
Drugs40.970.00%
Vehicle crime40.65-20.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 84 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9253.902.22%
Other theft8414.85-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences6013.565.26%
Anti-social behaviour359.68-32.69%
Shoplifting145.657.69%
Robbery132.26-27.78%
Public order112.10-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson81.78-33.33%
Bicycle theft61.29-14.29%
Vehicle crime50.970.00%
Drugs40.81100.00%
Burglary20.65-66.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 90 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9861.49-12.50%
Theft from the person9015.8234.33%
Violence and sexual offences5714.5223.91%
Anti-social behaviour529.2013.04%
Public order198.3946.15%
Robbery183.07100.00%
Shoplifting132.90-40.91%
Criminal damage and arson122.1033.33%
Bicycle theft71.940.00%
Burglary61.13-25.00%
Vehicle crime50.970.00%
Drugs20.81-75.00%
Other crime20.32100.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11256.160.00%
Theft from the person6718.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences4610.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour467.420.00%
Shoplifting227.420.00%
Public order133.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.100.00%
Robbery91.450.00%
Burglary81.450.00%
Drugs81.290.00%
Bicycle theft71.290.00%
Other crime11.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20242
April 202416
March 20241
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
May 20241
April 20242
January 20246
December 20238
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 529 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 52.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202475
August 202427
July 20245
May 20247
April 202448
March 20246
January 202467
December 202384
November 202398
October 2023112

A total of 158 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202414
July 20242
May 20241
April 202431
March 20241
January 202441
December 202313
November 202318
October 20239

A total of 789 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 71.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 162 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024144
August 202499
July 20246
May 202419
April 2024162
March 202415
February 20241
January 202494
December 202392
November 202390
October 202367

A total of 338 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202437
July 20244
May 20245
April 202443
March 20243
January 202437
December 202360
November 202357
October 202346

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
April 20246
January 20246
December 20232
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 113 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202411
July 20241
May 20242
April 202419
March 20246
January 20247
December 202314
November 202313
October 202322

A total of 323 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202456
April 202449
January 202433
December 202335
November 202352
October 202346

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20241
April 202417
March 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 108 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 20243
May 20243
April 202416
March 20245
January 202420
December 202311
November 202319
October 202313

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 8UH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total38
    Other theft9
    Robbery7
    Theft from the person7
    Bicycle theft4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Addington Street
    Total37
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total34
    Other theft11
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting1
    Public order1
  • 4. Chicheley Street
    Total23
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 6. London Waterloo
    Total17
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Waterloo
    Total16
    Theft from the person11
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 8. The Cut
    Total14
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Gray Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Johanna Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Pear Place
    Total13
    Burglary3
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Concert Hall Approach
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Blackfriars Road
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Westminster Bridge Road
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. Tanswell Street
    Total10
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Hatfields
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Baylis Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Holmes Terrace
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Aquinas Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Supermarket
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
  • 21. Lower Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Waterloo Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Cornwall Road
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Brad Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Pearman Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Greet Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Belvedere Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Ufford Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 30. Roupell Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1